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I-96 commuters to face monthslong detour starting this weekend

The full closure of I-96 between Newburgh and Telegraph roads is scheduled to begin Saturday in preparation for crews to rebuild the seven miles of pavement.

The $148 million construction project will also include the repair of 37 overpasses and upgrades to freeway utilities and lighting, according to a news release from the Michigan Department of Transportation.

The stretch of freeway, from Livonia to Redford Township, is expected to reopen in October.

About 160,000 vehicles travel that stretch of road each day and drivers will be forced to find alternate routes, including detours using I-94, I-696, I-275 and local surface streets during the construction project.

For more details about the construction project, including suggested detours, visit www.96fix.com.